TURP may also be done to treat or prevent complications due to blocked urine flow, such as:

Recurring urinary tract infections

Bladder or kidney damage

Inability to control urination (incontinence)

Bladder stones

Recurring blood in your urine

Although a number of procedures are available to treat BPH, TURP is the most commonly performed procedure. TURP is associated with specific risks and complications that should be discussed with your physician.

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